Q2030 is the transformational community and economic development initiative for the #QuadCities, an emerging region on the Mississippi River in SE IA/NW IL.
One seemingly small move back in mid-March sparked a monster movement that continues to highlight part of what makes the #QuadCities special: its vibrant food scene - https://t.co/hWBG0i9a8N #QCrestaurantweek#IntheQ2030@VisitQuadCities
.@taponitdeals, a growing, woman-owned tech firm that uses text message marketing to promote businesses in the Quad Cities and 40 total communities across 18 states, is one of many area companies taking the Q2030 vision to heart. Read the full story: https://t.co/2sZsFklcLL
Are you a working parent with school-aged children in the #QuadCities? Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey about managing childcare, then share with your colleagues, family and friends: https://t.co/dFKou9gc4I #workingparents#returntolearn#childcare
Sneak preview of our next Q2030 in action feature on @taponitdeals, a growing, woman-owned tech firm in the #QuadCities that's taking the Q2030 vision to heart. Stay tuned for the full story! #intheq2030
When the pandemic unfolded, #QCHIVE was launched to help entrepreneurs and small businesses hit hard by widespread cancellations and closures. In turn, this grassroots group is helping strengthen the vibrancy of the #QuadCities โ a key part of Q2030: https://t.co/UONEFRfIz6
Q2030 in action: @marchofdimes#QuadCities creates care packages for #NICU families and nurses at @genesishealth and @UPHQuadCities during #COVID19. These actions increase civic pride and form a stronger, more connected community. Read the full story: https://t.co/6jTpldoNCc
Among the many businesses successfully navigating these uncertain times, @QC_Custom_Tees & More shifted its strategy to stay relevant, keep its production going and, in the collaborative spirit of Q2030, give other businesses and the QC region a boost.
https://t.co/lMrL3pa7Vm
"The true spirit of Q2030, empowered citizens and businesses that see issues in the community and join forces to take action to make a positive difference, is alive and well now more than ever. It lives in each of us."
https://t.co/fJb97IWBXY
๐จ Have you started your #QCLocalChallenge Bingo card yet? ๐จ
The free space is extra easy to check off! If you've already completed the 2020 census, you're done! If not, head to https://t.co/sbfmG4A3cL to take the short questionnaire.
Play bingo: https://t.co/Tq1JrW9npX
LISTEN: In a recent interview with @WVIKfm, Q2030 Tri-Chair and @Augustana_IL President Steve Bahls highlights the importance of the ongoing review of Q2030 and the regional talent study as well as potential game-changing projects for the #QuadCities: https://t.co/wO5wChO9Xl #NPR
As with any long-term strategy, itโs important to routinely review & adjust as needed in order to understand what's worked well, what gaps we may have and define the adjustments necessary to keep moving forward. #intheq2030#quadcities https://t.co/cCGvYdtarw
#QuadCities leaders are conducting a midcourse review of Q2030 to determine what has worked well, identify existing gaps and define the adjustments necessary to continue moving our region forward at a faster pace. Go to https://t.co/nEIY2kzARg to learn more. | @AlchemyCT
The #QuadCities Cultural Trust is helping establish a thriving arts and culture scene, and they're getting close to their $32M goal! This story is part of a series intended to shine light on successful regionally focused initiatives: https://t.co/jKSPC1udMF #culturemattershere
The Metro Authority would operate as a bi-state government authority, "allowing for clear regional collaboration, which will help achieve the goals outlined in Q2030."
https://t.co/aOynDaD4HS
The #QuadCities has BIG ideas and ambitious goals, as outlined in Q2030. To make the region a cooler, more creative, connected and prosperous place, more funding is necessary. Thank you to the @ChamberQC for advocating for this regional funding mechanism to transform our region!
The Chamber is advocating for the creation of a bi-state regional funding mechanism โ the Quad Cities Regional Metropolitan Authority โ that allows for investment in quality of life and infrastructure initiatives on a regional basis: https://t.co/u14cSwvfWI #togetherwewinqc
Shout out to the City of Bettendorf unit volunteers who are showing their Quad Citizen civic pride in tomorrow's parade by wearing the Q2030 logo on their sweatshirts as they guide Kung Fu Panda down the street! #Quadcitizen@bettendorfiowa
https://t.co/UaINK8eX8S
#BREAKING: BIG NEWS today out of Washington, D.C. on the Chicago-to-Quad Cities passenger rail service! We sincerely appreciate all of the support from @SenatorDurbin, @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri on this passenger rail funding extension: https://t.co/MHE6ZW8YGI #QuadCities